Lomsdal–Visten National Park

Lomsdal–Visten National Park
River in Lomsdalen
LocationNordland, Norway
Nearest cityBrønnøysund, Mosjøen
Coordinates65°29′00″N 13°00′00″E / 65.48333°N 13.000°E / 65.48333; 13.000
Area1,102 km2 (425 sq mi)
Established26 June 2009
Governing bodyNorwegian Directorate for Nature Management

Lomsdal–Visten National Park (Norwegian: Lomsdal–Visten nasjonalpark, Southern Sami: Njaarken vaarjelimmiedajve) is a Norwegian national park that was established on 26 June 2009. The park consists of a total protected area of 1,102 square kilometres (425 sq mi). It is located in Nordland county, Norway, and covers parts of Brønnøy Municipality, Vevelstad Municipality, Grane Municipality, and Vefsn Municipality.

The landscape is dominated by great diversity and many rivers. There are steep-sided fjords with deciduous woodlands, coniferous forests, mountainous terrains, and alpine peaks. The rich and varied geology was another reason for protecting the area. Karstic terrain with caves, subterranean rivers, arches, and unusual weathering are found here.

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